To the ignorant, even the words of wise seem foolish.

Enough is an abundance to the wise.

The wisest men follow their own direction.

It is wise to withhold one's heart and mind from men who think themselves superior.

Those whose cause is just will never lack good arguments.

Nothing has more strength than dire necessity.

The man is happiest who lives from day to day and asks no more, garnering the simple goodness of life.

Friendship doubles your joys, and divides your sorrows.

A wise man in his house should find a wife gentle and courteous, or no wife at all.

You will not achieve happiness if you don't work hard, and it's a shame not to want to work hard.

Moderation, the noblest gift of Heaven.

I have found power in the mysteries of thought.

Waste no tears over the griefs of yesterday.

Whoso neglects to learn in his youth, loses the past and is dead for the future.

Do not plan for ventures before finishing what's at hand.

Silence is true wisdom's best reply.

We must take care of our minds because we cannot benefit from beauty when our brains are missing.

The good and the wise lead quiet lives.

I would rather die on my feet than live on my knees.